07.23.24 Town Council Meeting Presentation Work SessionWelcome to the July 23, 2024,
Prosper Town Council
Work Session
Call to Order/Roll Call
Agenda Item 1.
Receive a Code Compliance update. (MB)
HEALTH & CODE COMPLIANCE REVIEW
July 23, 2024 – Town Council Work Session
The code compliance division is responsible for addressing building
codes, nuisance, property standard violations, and junk motor
vehicles to provide a safe and healthy environment for the
community.
Violations include high weeds and grass, trash and debris, sign
violations and illegal home occupations.
The intent of the code compliance division is to protect the
community and integrity of the neighborhoods. Creating a synergy
between internal departments, and educating the residents allows
for a comprehensive approach to the community growth and
improved quality of life.
Code Compliance Overview
CODE COMPLIANCE PROCESSES:
Complaint
Received
Inspection
Conducted
within 24-48
hours.
If violation does not
exist case is
Unfounded. If
violation does exist
Code Case is
opened.
Send Courtesy
Notice
Reinspect after
7-10 days of
date of notice.
If violation has
been corrected
case is closed.
If violation has not
been corrected
Final Notice is sent.
Reinspect after 10
days of date of
notice.
If violation has
been corrected
case is closed.
If violation still
exists Citation is
issued.
Court date is
typically set 30
days after citation
has been issued.
Courtesy Letter Final Notice
**Extensions are granted depending on the circumstances.**
CODE COMPLIANCE PROCESSES:
Notice of violation are sent for High Grass/Weeds, Landscaping Maintenance, and for
habitual violators.
Complaint
Received
Inspection
Conducted within
24-48 hours.
Open Code Case
Send Notice of
Violation
Reinspect after 10-
30 days of date of
notice.
If violation has
been corrected
case is closed.
If Violation has not
been corrected
violations is abated
by the Town or a
Citation issued.
Court date is
typically set 30
days after citation
has been issued.
**Extensions are granted depending on the circumstances.**
Notice of Violation
TOP CODE VIOLATIONS:
•High Grass/Weeds
•Trash/Debris
•Landscaping Maintenance
•Signs
•Open Fencing
•Property Maintenance
•Zoning Violations
HIGH WEEDS & GRASS TRASH/DEBRIS
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SIGNS
OPEN FENCING OPEN FENCING
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Most Common Zoning Violations:
•Landscaping Maintenance
•PD Ordinance Violations
•Zoning Use Classifications
•Dumpster Enclosures
Mosquito Abatement:
•First Week of May – First Week of
October
•To date no WNV activity has been
detected.
Animal Control:
•Partner with Collin County
•Collin County recently hired a certified Animal Services Manager
Multi-Family Rental Registration Program:
▪Apartment Complexes - Total Units: 1,292
❖Orion Prosper Lakes – 308 units
❖Orion Prosper – 312 units
❖Cortland Windsong Ranch – 300 units
❖Prosper Apartments (110 S Coleman) – 12 units
❖Prosper Fourplexes (316 S Third) – 16 units
❖Lakeview at the Gates of Prosper – 344 units
▪Turnover Rate
❖47% year to year
❖The busiest rental and moving periods tend to
be between the months of May and September.
JUNE 2024 CODE CASES:
High Grass/Weeds
▪Notice of Violations
Vegetation/Weeds &
Overhanging Trees
▪Courtesy Notice/Final
Notice
General Code Violations
▪Uncommon Violations
Trash/Debris
Parking Regulations
Accessory Structures
▪Fence Repairs
Landscaping Maintenance
Open Fencing
Grading and Drainage
▪Courtesy Inspection/Civil
Matter
Signs
Dumpster Enclosure
Requirements
PROACTIVE VS REACTIVE
June 2024
•Proactive – 107 Cases
▪Violations identified by Staff.
•Reactive – 14 Cases
▪Complaints received via email, anonymously, higher level, phone call, or myProsper App.
TYPES OF APPROACH
Educational
Approach –
“Education
before
Enforcement”
Common Sense
Approach
Uniform
Approach
Building a
rapport with all
the businesses
and residents of
the community.
The Town Of Prosper Health division is
committed to maintaining an environment
where residents and visitors can be sure they
are consuming safe and wholesome food
through conducting regular risk-based health
inspections at all food service establishments.
Eliminating the risk factors that contribute to
food borne illnesses is the goal of performing
regular health inspections.
Inspections audit compliance with food
service codes, reviews food handling
practices by establishment employees, and
regulates public pools and spas. The Town of
Prosper provides guidance and education to
industry personnel.
Inspections
QUESTIONS?
Agenda Item 2.
Discussion of draft ordinances regarding the Downtown Entertainment District,
Multifamily Zoning standards and inspections, vegetative growth and
maintenance of sidewalks and curbs, and Unified Development Code proposal.
(DH)
UPCOMING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ORDINANCE CHANGES:
•Alcohol Downtown Ordinance (Planning)
➢Allow one to drink and walk around downtown area only.
•MF Development Standards (Planning)
•MFRP Rental Registration Program (Health & Code)
➢Units shall be inspected upon change of occupancy.
•High Weeds/Grass Ordinance Amendment (Health & Code)
➢Current Ordinance states: Vegetation shall not encroach into a pedestrian walkway
or vehicular traveled way.
➢Proposed Amendment: All groundcover including but not limited to grass, weed(s), ivy,
and other decorative groundcovers shall be maintained by mowing, trimming, and/or
edging and shall be maintained so as not to encroach over the edge of sidewalks,
pedestrian ways, driveways, flatwork, curbs, and street pavement.
•Unified Development Code
➢Update all Department regulations involving development (Planning and Zoning,
Engineering, Parks, Building)
➢Incorporate the Dallas North Tollway Overlay District
➢Update Development Manual
➢Relocate all regulations involving development into the same place
QUESTIONS?
Executive Session
•Section 551.087 – To discuss and consider economic development incentives
and all matters incident and related thereto.
•Section 551.072 – To discuss and consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or
value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and
related thereto.
•Section 551.074 – To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters
incident and related thereto.
•Section 551.071 – To consult with the Town Attorney regarding proposed
amendments to the sign ordinance.
•Section 551.071 – Consultation with the Town Attorney to discuss legal issues
associated with any agenda item.
The Town Council will reconvene after Executive
Session.
Reconvene into Work Session
Adjourn